Galley Museum, Mining history museum in Queenstown, Tasmania
The Galley Museum contains thirty exhibition rooms within the former Imperial Hotel building, displaying extensive collections of photographs and mining equipment.
Established in 1897, the museum preserves records and artifacts from the North Mount Lyell Mining disaster of 1912 and other significant mining events.
The museum exhibits document the daily experiences of early mining communities through personal objects, household items, cameras, and theater projectors.
Located at 1-7 Driffield Street, the museum opens seven days a week with entry fees ranging from 5 to 20 dollars and includes disabled access.
The collection features photographs gathered by Eric Thomas, documenting the last remnants of former mines and localities on Tasmania's west coast.
Location: Queenstown
Inception: 1897
GPS coordinates: -42.07835,145.55671
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:46
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